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Our Project I Am Sponsorship Program is unique because it allows YOU to decide how much you would like to commit to monthly. It costs us $150 per month to provide for all the needs of a child. You can choose a child and any amount that fits within your individual budget. Whether your monthly commitment is $5 or $150, your sponsorship is a blessing that helps keep a child off the streets.

Meet our Kids!

Lazar

Lazar was physically abused by his father for several years. In 2021, his father murdered his mother during one of his angry rages and then abandoned him. A neighbor took Lazar into her home and reached out to Project I Am. We quickly came and brought Lazar under our care. He has a lot of hurt in his heart because of the grief and abuse he was forced to endure. Our prayer is that Lazar will be able to heal and feel the love of Jesus.

Ambika

Ambika was born into a tribe of temple prostitutes. She was rescued from a life of prostitution shortly after her mother and grandmother dedicated her to the gods of the temple her family has served for generations. She is the first girl in her family given the opportunity to escape the prostitution lifestyle. Project I Am International is working to keep Ambika safe, while also educating her and teaching her about the love of Jesus.

Vriksha

Vriksha’s parents had an abusive marriage because of his drinking problem. Her father unfortunately committed suicide when she was young. Only having a third grade education, her mother works as a maid and cook in several homes trying to give her children the best life she can. Vriksha’s mother came to Project I Am asking for help to support her children’s education. We have stepped to ensure both Vriksha and her brother receive a quality education and learn about their true Father, Jesus Christ.

Ram

Ram was living on the streets with his four younger siblings. He and his younger brother spent the day doing odd jobs and begging in order to buy enough food to take care of his younger siblings. He was severely malnourished, but still faithfully worked the only way he knew how to care for his family. His entire family was rescued off the streets in 2017 and now happily lives with Project I Am.

Sakshi

Sakshi is from a tribe of local temple prostitutes, in which both of her parents are involved. It is essential that Project I Am International keeps Sakshi safe in our care so that her family is not able to pull her into the sex trade once she gets older.

Nagamani

Nagamani is from a tribe of local temple prostitutes. Her mother is still an active prostitute at a temple outside of the city. Nagamani was able to be rescued from her extremely vulnerable and dangerous situation. We are now also protecting her from her mother so she is not pulled into the sex trade.

Mamatha

Mamatha is from a tribe of local temple prostitutes. She does not know her father. Her mother is still an active prostitute at a temple outside of the city. Mamatha was able to be rescued from her extremely vulnerable and dangerous situation. We are now also protecting her from her mother so she is not pulled into the sex trade.

Glory

Glory is from a tribe of local temple prostitutes. Her parents both died of AIDS that they contracted because of her mother’s prostitution. It is essential that Project I Am International keeps Glory safe in our care so that her tribe does not try to pull her into the sex trade once she gets older.

Parvathi

Parvathi is from a tribe of local temple prostitutes. She does not know her father. Her mother is still an active prostitute at a temple outside of the city. Parvathi was able to be rescued from her extremely vulnerable and dangerous situation. We are now also protecting her from her mother so she is not pulled into the sex trade.

Rakshitha

Hayathi’s father left her and her mother in a city slum. No one knows what happened to him, whether he intentionally abandoned the family or was killed. Hayathi and her mother came to live in our rescue home. Her mother helped with the cooking, however, she has abandoned Hayathi at our rescue home and no one has been able to contact her. We are hoping for her to come back soon.

Hayathi

Sanjana M

Sanjana’s father abandoned her family for another woman. She has not seen him since the day he left. Her mother was so distraught with suddenly being left with her young daughter to care for alone that she became an alcoholic and mentally unstable. Sanjana roamed the road during the day begging and scavenging for food or waste metal she could sell. Since being rescued, she is now loved and cared for.

Sravani A

Sravani was found by the local police begging on a main road. No one has been able to contact or locate a family for her. She also is not able to tell anyone much about her past. We believe she was been trafficked from a very young age. She was placed in our home by the government and is still full of joy despite everything she has faced in her life.

Hafiza

Hafiza was born into a Muslim family. Her father abandoned her family for another woman. Her mom went to her parent’s place for shelter after her husband left. Unfortunately, the grandparents became abusive to the children and the mother abandoned Hafiza on the road. She was rescued by a Project I Am International partner and now lives in one of our rescue homes.

Shalem Raj

Shalem Raj witnessed the murder of his mother and father during a home invasion leaving him very traumatized. He lived in his aunt’s home for a while, but she was physically abusive to him. He ended up on the streets fleeing from his horrible home life situation. Project I Am rescued him in 2019, and he now lives in one of our homes.

Sanjay

Sanjay’s father died when he was four years old and his mother, shortly after, abandoned him. He was living with his aunt, but she did not want to take care of him and was mistreating him. A neighbor reached out to Project I Am for help and we were able to bring Sanjay to live in one of our homes. He has been with us since 2019 and keeps everyone laughing around him.

Sravani

Sravani’s father was abusing her. Her mother felt helpless with the situation, so she helped her daughter flee to the city. Sravani made contact with Project I Am International once she was in the city. She is now in one of our rescue homes and her mom regularly comes to visit her. She goes to school and is also training to become a tailor.

Vishnu

Vishnu had only ever known the streets as home. Being the oldest of five siblings, he needed a way to take care of them. A local gang trained him to be a professional pickpocketer. He was often sent to work in large crowds like markets and train stations. However, the gang often beat him if he did not bring back enough “loot.” Vishnu was rescued from the streets and his pimps in 2017. All of his family lives with Project I Am.

Rekha

Rekha was first noticed by Project I Am staff when she was digging through a local dump for scrap metal to sell. Her father was murdered by her mother’s boyfriend in 2017. Her mother was an alcoholic and did not care for or protect her young daughter. Rekha was rescued by PIA in 2017 and now is thriving. Her mother also recovered from her addiction and lives with her at our rescue home.

Aarthi

Aarthi had only ever known the streets as home. Her parents neglected her and she was forced to beg every day in the traffic, often verbally harassed by the crowds. She was in a very vulnerable situation being a young girl with no protection that a child needs. She was rescued by Project I Am International in 2018. She is now healthy, thriving, and safe. Her mom still chooses the streets as her home, but comes and visits Aarthi occasionally.

Anushka

Anushka was born on the streets of Hyderabad. Her mother and four older siblings were already calling a small tarp on the side of the road their home. She faced many hardships in her young life. At the age of three, her entire family was rescued by Project I Am International. She has happily grown up under our care and loves going to school. Her mom also recovered from her alcohol addiction and lives with us at our rescue home.

Ganesh

Ganesh’s mother died when he was 2 years old and his father was murdered in 2017. With no one to care for him, he was living on the streets and begging for money and food to survive. He is now under the full-time care of Project I Am International. Ganesh has no contact with his extended family making us his only family.

Ajay

Ajay was living on the streets with his four other siblings. He and his older brother spent the day doing odd jobs and begging in order to buy enough food to take care of his younger siblings. He was severely malnourished, but still faithfully worked the only way he knew how to care for his family. His entire family was rescued off the streets in 2017 and now happily lives with Project I Am.

Naresh

Naresh’s mother died when he was 4 years old and his father was murdered in 2017. With no one to care for him, he was living on the streets and begging for money and food to survive. He is now under the full-time care of Project I Am International. Naresh has no contact with his extended family making us his only family.

Ramesh

The only life Ramesh knew was playing in the streets and sleeping under a tarp on the side of a major street. His father was murdered in 2016 and his mother was a chronic alcoholic. He was forced to beg for food, and even then, his mom often took the little money he gathered to buy more alcohol.
Ramesh came into Project I Am care in 2017. His mom also now lives with us and has recovered from her drinking problem.

Ashok

Ashok was left to care for himself on the streets after his father was murdered and his mother became a chronic alcoholic. He would beg all day in the streets, sometimes selling pens and balloons. He and his older brother slept on a bench at a bus stop but were often beaten and chased away by the police. He has been in the care of Project I Am International since 2017. Ashok is now thriving under our care, but unfortunately, his mom still has chosen the streets.

Abinay E

Abinay lost his father at a young age. He was forced to work odd jobs to care for his sick mother. His education was not a priority and he soon fell behind in school. A friend of PIA noticed Abinay’s hopeless situation and introduced us to him. Project I Am is now supporting Abinay’s education and caring for his mother.

Mahesh P

Mahesh became an orphan when he was a very young boy. Since 2008, he has been cared for by the Kadari family. Due to an illness, he is partially handicapped in his left hand. He has had several surgeries, but doctors have been unable to give him the use of his hand back. Mahesh does not let this slow him down. He faithfully attends school and is a hard worker.

Sai Ram

Sai Ram’s father was murdered by his uncle when he was 4 years old. His mother sent him to work for the local milkman who forced him to work 14 hour days for very minimal wages. He was unable to attend school, spending all day working. The family was living in extreme poverty. Project I Am rescued him, his older brother, and his mother and they are now living safely in our rescue home.

Bunny B

Bunny’s father was murdered by his uncle when he was 6 years old. Struggling with autism, Bunny’s mother left him locked at home all day while she worked in a local hospital and his younger brother delivered milk. The family was in extreme poverty. They were only eating once a day and sleeping on a dirt floor. Project I Am rescued the entire family and they are now living safely in our rescue home.

Ravi S

Ravi S. was living in a large slum in Hyderabad. He had no access to even the basic essentials a child needs like food, shelter, or education. Project I Am International reached out to his slum and built a relationship with him and other street children in his community.
Now, Ravi has lived in one of the Project I Am International Rescue Homes since 2020 where he has started attending school for the first time.

Abinay A

Abinay’s father died in 2017. Because of the sudden tragedy, his mother became mentally unstable. Now the sole provider, she locked Abinay and his younger brother inside their home for 12 hours a day while she worked as a domestic servant. A local person noticed Abinay and contacted Project I Am International. After learning of their horrific situation, we immediately took the entire family into our care. The mother is being rehabilitated and the entire family is safe.

Rithik

Rithik’s father died in 2017. Because of the sudden tragedy, his mother became mentally unstable. Now as the sole provider, she locked Rithik and his older brother inside their home for 12 hours a day while she worked as a domestic servant. A local person noticed Rithik and contacted Project I Am International. After learning of their horrific situation, we immediately took the entire family into our care. The mother is being rehabilitated and the entire family is safe.

Janith

Janith fled from his home with his mother and older brother when he was four years old. His father was an alcoholic and physically abused the entire family. Searching for safety, Janith found himself forced to call the streets of Hyderabad his new home, facing another vulnerable situation. Project I Am International, fortunately, found him and was able to give him a real home in one of our rescue homes.

Yernith

Yernith fled from his home with his mother and younger brother when he was six years old. His father was an alcoholic and physically abused the entire family. Searching for safety, Yernith found himself forced to call the streets of Hyderabad his new home, facing another vulnerable situation. Project I Am International, fortunately, found him and was able to give him a real home in one of our rescue homes.

Ajay S

Ajay S. was living in a large slum in Hyderabad. He had no access to even the most basic essentials a child needs like food, shelter, or education. Project I Am International reached out to his slum and built a relationship with him and other street children in his community.
Now, Ajay has lived in one of Project I Am International Rescue Homes since 2020 where he has started attending school for the first time.

Sangeetha

Sangeetha was living on the streets in Hyderabad. Every day, her mom, who is an alcoholic, forced her to beg in heavy traffic so she would have money to drink. Sangeetha survived by eating leftover food restaurants would give her at night. She was rescued by Project I Am International in 2019 and currently lives in our girls’ home. While Sangeetha is safe, her mother has chosen to remain on the streets.

Pooja

Pooja was living in a city slum amongst migrant workers. Her home only consisted of a tarp draped over some waste wood. She was begging on the road when our team spotted her during our COVID relief work. . She was extremely vulnerable as she slept on the side of the main road with no one caring for her daily needs or providing basic safety a child needs. Pooja is now safely living in one of our Project I Am Rescue Homes.

Samuel

Samuel’s father abandoned his family due to his alcohol addiction. His mom struggled to care for him and his two younger sisters who worked as maids. His father made frequent visits home when he was drunk and physically abused the entire family. During one encounter, Samuel’s father punched him so hard, he lost all of his front teeth. He fled from home and is now in the care of Project I Am International. He has had several dental surgeries to repair the damage his father did and now has a beautiful smile.